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Expat hangouts

Whether or not you consider it a stamp of approval, these bars and pubs are where Tallinn's expats, and more than a few tourists, tend to congregate.

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You will never be alone in this groovy well-established favourite bar of locals and expats alike, which interestingly doubles as an Indian restaurant. There's always a vibrant ambience which, depending on the time of day, will have you chilling on the comfy lounges or grooving when the DJs [...]


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Pärnu mnt. 28
tel. 627 26 27

Open:
10:00 - 01:00
Sunday:
12:00 - 01:00
Friday:
10:00 - 03:00
Saturday:
12:00 - 03:00

If you just want to grab a beer with friends and avoid the tourist scene, Hell Hunt (The Gentle Wolf) is probably your best bet. An open, comfortable drinking establishment with a strong sense of style, it pulls in the locals by the droves with its no-nonsense atmosphere. W [...]


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Pikk 39
tel. 681 83 33

Open:
12:00 - 01:00
Thursday:
12:00 - 02:00
Friday:
12:00 - 02:00
Saturday:
12:00 - 02:00

You can think of it as 'the old men's place'. Right on Town Hall Square, this roomy Irish pub has become a popular meeting spot, particularly for older, male tourists and business travellers. In an effort to draw a younger crowd though, it has now been given a sports- [...]


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Mündi 2
tel. 631 30 16

Open:
09:00 - 02:00
Friday:
09:00 - 03:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 03:00

In case the flags hanging out front don’t give it away, Nimeta is the quintessential expat bar. At times it looks like something between a British stag party hangout and an expat boys’ club, but a good number of locals and backpacker types make it more interesting, especially on weekend [...]


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Suur-Karja 4
tel. 641 15 15

Open:
10:00 - 04:00
Monday:
10:00 - 03:00
Tuesday:
10:00 - 03:00
Friday:
10:00 - 05:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 05:00

The pub formerly known as Nimega (The Bar With a Name), is still one of the liveliest places on Old Town's main bar street. Tonic pulls in the punters with its permanent 2-for-1 cocktails offer and general air of boy-meets-girl. On weekends, the little dance area in back sees plenty of action. Even further back there's a tiny 'Havana' room that plays Latin music.
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Suur-Karja 13
tel. 620 92 99

Open:
11:00 - 02:00
Sunday:
12:00 - 02:00
Friday:
11:00 - 04:00
Saturday:
11:00 - 04:00